Split PDF

Split one PDF into separate files or custom page ranges, free and without uploading anything. The split runs locally in your browser, so a confidential report can be divided into sections without ever leaving your computer.

How to split a PDF with Allypdf

  1. Open the PDF you want to split.
  2. Choose the page ranges or split points you need.
  3. Run the split — each range becomes its own PDF locally.
  4. Download the resulting files individually or as a zip.

Why "no upload" matters here

Documents get split precisely because only part of them should be shared — one chapter of a client report, one exhibit from a legal filing, one section of a board pack. Uploading the whole document to a server just to share a slice of it defeats the purpose. Allypdf performs the split on your device, so the parts you did not intend to share never leave it.

Common uses

  • Separate a 200-page scanned book into individual chapter files for easier reading.
  • Pull the appendix out of a long report to send it as a smaller attachment.
  • Divide a combined batch of scanned invoices into one file per invoice for bookkeeping.
  • Split a conference handout into per-session PDFs to share with different groups.

Frequently asked questions

How do I split a PDF into separate files for free?

Open the Split PDF tool, load your file, choose the page ranges you want, and download each range as its own PDF. It is free, watermark-free, and needs no account.

Can I split by specific page ranges?

Yes. Define any ranges — for example 1-3, 4-8, 9 — and each range is exported as a separate PDF. You can also download all the pieces together as a zip.

Are my documents uploaded to split them?

No. The split happens entirely in your browser, so a confidential PDF is never transmitted to a server — it stays on your machine the whole time.

Does splitting change the quality of the pages?

No. Pages are copied into the new files exactly as they are, without re-compression, so text stays selectable and images keep their original resolution.

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